Tag: adolescent medicine
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Exclusive: Fears over teenagers easy access to weight-loss drugs
Overview Health authorities and doctors are sounding the alarm over a surge in teenagers being referred to specialists after turning to weight-loss drugs they bought online. An exclusive investigation by Extra.ie reveals a growing pattern in which young people access pharmaceutical products not prescribed to them, prompting concern about safety, legality, and long-term health effects.…
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Spontaneous Passage of an Accidentally Ingested Bullet Casing in an Adolescent: A Case Report
Background Foreign body ingestion is a common emergency presentation, particularly in children. It is less frequent in healthy adolescents, yet remains a critical scenario when objects are sharp, bulky, or radiopaque. This case report describes the spontaneous passage of a metallic bullet casing that was accidentally ingested by an otherwise healthy teenager, emphasizing clinical decision-making,…